On and On with Bob Sansevere: Vikings defensive tackle Christian Ballard

On how training camp has gone for him: "It's going. It's fun. It's a job, and every day you come out here and work and try to get better. I love it."

On whether he has gotten better: "I think I've made strides. I hope I've gotten better."

On adjusting to the speed of the NFL game: "It's definitely a lot faster (than college). You get used to it as the (preseason) games go on."

On his expectations: "I came in here with no expectations but to be the best football player I can be and help the team any way I can. Special teams have been great so far. They've looked at me at multiple positions on special teams. I'm on every special team but the punt team. Everyone has been through it. Everyone plays special teams when they're a rookie. I did not come in here and expect to grab a starting spot. That'd be awesome to do that, but I'm behind Kevin Williams, an all-pro. You've got to learn the ropes from him and try to improve."